Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN; Animal Care and Curriculum

Job Title & Summary

Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN (Animal Care and Curriculum) – Pear Tree High School

This is a Grade 5, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days.

The starting salary is £24,998 and the full‑time equivalent salary is £29,064.

• Lead the care of the school’s animals, promoting responsibility, wellbeing and hands‑on learning.
• Support the structured curriculum, leading the resourcing and organisation within the structured department.
• Assist pupils to develop animal care skills and collaborate with teachers to enhance learning outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEN) with a specialisation in animal care and structured curriculum. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, empathetic and tactful, able to build excellent interpersonal relationships with pupils, teachers, parents and external stakeholders, and work collaboratively to drive continuous improvement and support student success.

• High‑quality CPD for all roles.
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash‑back allowance for everyday health‑care expenses.
• Generous pension contribution – over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff.
• Annual leave: teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service.
• Cycle scheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines.
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans.
• Flexible working options – we are happy to talk flexible working where possible.
• Mental Health First Aid in every school.
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars and more.
• Byond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for everyday purchases.

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.